Laundry capsules are a modern product that is increasingly preferred by housewives.
In order not to be disappointed with the result of washing and not to spoil things, you must strictly follow the instructions for use and take into account the peculiarities of storing pads with detergent.
We will tell you in this article how to properly use capsules for washing clothes in an automatic washing machine.
How to use it correctly?
Externally, the capsules are pads, the liquid contents of which are located under a special shell. Each of them can consist of one or several compartments with contents that differ in color. Their quantity and composition are always indicated on the packaging.
Inside the individual compartments there is a certain substance:
- air conditioner;
- washing gel;
- stain remover;
- bleach, etc.
Each of the pads is enclosed in a special water-soluble shell. The concentrated gel inside, released during the washing process, mixes with water and provides high-quality washing.
Where to put washing powder tablets?
The difference between using pads and other laundry products is that they must be placed directly into the drum . The capsule is placed in a drum before things are placed inside. It is advisable to place it closer to the rear wall so that when rotating it does not fall into the recess of the rubber cuff of the hatch.
Handle the pad only with dry hands. Otherwise, the shell may dissolve prematurely and the contents will leak out before washing.
How much to throw?
Before placing the pad in the washing machine, you must read the instructions for the specific product. The information on the packaging indicates not only what specific items the pads are intended for (white, baby, colored, etc.), but also the dosage recommended by the manufacturer.
In most cases, for one load of a washing machine designed for 4-5 kg of clothes, you will need 1 capsule. If the washing machine is large, then when the drum is completely full, it may be necessary to place 2 pieces at once.
You should not place more capsules in the drum than recommended by the manufacturer. Violating the rule can lead to a lot of foam formation and incomplete rinsing of the product.
How to wash?
To properly wash things in a washing machine using capsules, you must follow the following algorithm:
Remove the pillow from the individual packaging.- Place it in the drum, away from the hatch door.
- Place prepared items into the drum.
- Close the door.
- Set the required mode.
- Start the washing process.
No additional detergents (powder, conditioner, bleach, etc.) should be added.
Consequences of improper use
The quality of washing clothes depends on how correctly the capsules are used. If the pad was placed not in the drum, but in the powder receptacle compartment on the body of the washing machine, effective washing will not work.
In this case, the capsule shell will not have time to dissolve when water is briefly supplied to the powder receptacle, and the detergent will not get into dirty clothes .
If the pad is left in the powder receptacle for a long time, it will stick to the container. After a while, it may begin to dissolve, then its contents will leak into the drum even when things are rinsed or wrung out.
Surface preparation
Careful preparation for painting a leather bag is the key to a satisfactory result. First of all, after drying the bag, degrease it with napkins or cotton pads moistened with an alcohol solution. Joints, folds, handles, decorative elements and fittings are treated especially carefully. For stubborn stains, ammonia is a good solvent to use. In order for the paint to lay evenly, all water-repellent layers on the skin should be removed. Most often this is wax, which most manufacturers impregnate the skin with. As it wears out, it is spontaneously removed at folds and in places where frequent breaks occur. In areas where the wax is preserved, the paint will not be absorbed into the skin. To avoid this, such areas must be treated with a mixture of alcohol and acetone in equal proportions. It is not recommended to wash the bag with detergents, because... Soap residues in the pores of the skin will lead to poor absorption of the dye. This means that the paint will not apply evenly and will not last long. The best cleanser for leather is ethyl alcohol. A napkin is moistened in it and wrung out so that it is not wet, but damp. After which they wipe the entire bag with it, paying special attention to clearly visible stains. If you are planning to get a checkered or striped pattern, you can stick tape in places that you do not want to paint over in the “working” color.
Clean the surface before painting
Can it be used for manual processing of things?
All capsules are intended for use directly in the washing machine and are not designed for hand washing.
When used for manual processing, the contents of the shell will not be released at the desired time, and the shell itself may not even dissolve completely.
If the laundry is very dirty and requires pre-washing and soaking, you should use the following recommendations:
- For soaking you need to use washing gel or powder.
- After soaking, things should be rinsed.
- In the washing machine, pre-treated items are placed on top of a capsule placed in the drum.
For high-quality washing, it is necessary to use capsules only in automatic washing machines.
Are there ways to “save” a bag?
The very first, and also the only sure way, is to return the bag to the store .
But it can not always be used. There are times when a bag was purchased a long time ago, but only now began to be worn. Defects in the paint may become apparent after some time, for example, when it gets wet. If it is not possible to exchange the bag or return the money, then you can try to fix the paint on the product yourself. In this case, several ways can help, but a positive result cannot be guaranteed.
If the strap stains your coat, the following measures will help:
- treating problem areas with hairspray;
- Replacing the belt with a leather or fabric version.
The varnish will fix the paint on the suede fibers and will not allow it to fall off the surface. Replacing the belt, of course, is quite troublesome, but then the problem will definitely be solved. But what if the handbag itself is also painted, but you haven’t noticed it yet?
Important! Sometimes it is enough to wipe the accessory with a clean towel before going out with it for the first time.
We have several more recipes for saving your favorite accessory in our arsenal:
- aerosol for protection against coloring skin. When applied to the outer layer of suede, an abrasion-resistant thin film is formed, as if “sealing” the surface. It is recommended to buy high-quality products from well-known companies (for example, Anticolor from Salamander);
- water repellents for shoes. Any of them, applied to the surface, covers the natural material with a thin layer of protection, which prevents the paint from being erased from the pile;
- table vinegar. Pour the 9% composition diluted half with water into an aerosol bottle and spray it onto the bag from a distance of 10–15 centimeters. Dry it naturally at room temperature away from heating sources. You can get rid of the pungent odor by ventilating it on the balcony;
- vinegar essence. Proceed as described above with vinegar, only spray the mixture with 1 tsp. essence diluted in a liter of water;
- ammonia. An aqueous solution of ammonia, taken in a ratio of 1 to 4 parts water, can help. Process and dry in the same way as with vinegar;
- cleaning foam. Purchase a special composition for cleaning suede at a shoe store, use it strictly according to the included instructions;
- dry cleaning. During professional cleaning, the paint layer is first removed and then a new one is applied. Unfortunately, the bag may shrink in size .
If nothing from the above list helps, you should resort to washing and applying a new coat of paint at home. This is the riskiest method, which is used only when there is a question about sending the product for scrap .
The bag will likely shrink in size and may change its shape. In addition, this method is the most time-consuming of all those listed here. You will need a special brush for suede bristles, impregnation and paint for suede products. There is no point in saving on these funds, since only high-quality chemistry can help. So,
- Work begins by removing the “excess” paint with a well-moistened rag, carrying out this procedure very carefully. It is possible that rinsing will have to be done more than once.
- After this, the bag should be dried at room temperature, away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight.
- After drying, the suede fibers are raised. To do this, use a special brush.
- Next, take the suede impregnation and apply it from a distance of 15–20 centimeters, carefully distributing it over the entire surface. Process at least 3 times, more if possible. Carry out the entire procedure according to the instructions in compliance with safety precautions.
- The last stage is painting the bag. Proceed in the same way as with impregnation.
- Dry the product.
Important! The final stage of working with any of the recommended methods is to do a test with a napkin.
Application nuances
Depending on what kind of laundry you plan to wash, a certain type of capsule is selected. On the product market you can purchase both universal pads and those designed for washing clothes based on color or for children’s clothes:
Kids clothes .
To care for children's things, hypoallergenic capsules can be used, which are designed for washing children's clothes. They should not contain strong fragrances or substances harmful to the health of the child. After washing with such pads, things will be clean and washed very carefully.- Black . Washing pads for black laundry remove dirt and add freshness to clothes. At the same time, special components in the composition prevent the washing out of bright color pigments from dark fabrics. Capsules marked “for black” can also be used to tidy up dark materials.
- White . Manufacturers contain effective stain removers and optical brighteners in capsules for white linen. During the washing process, items are cleaned of dirt and retain their whiteness.
- Colored . For washing colored clothes, capsules marked “Color” are best suited. This product allows you not only to clean your laundry from dirt and refresh it, but also to maintain the brightness of the colors.
Why is she wearing makeup?
One of the stages of coloring suede is fixing the coloring composition with a solution of acetic acid . Some manufacturers save on this by not doing it at all, or fix the composition in violation of technology. All this reduces the cost of creating the product, but the quality of the bag suffers. Its surface generously “shares” paint with everything it encounters along the way: with palms, the fabric of a coat or sheepskin coat, even a handkerchief.
It can be difficult to recognize a low-quality product in a store. Of course, increased attention is given to bags with a low price. When purchasing them, they usually look at the seams, lining, and evaluate the quality of the coloring . But even expensive bags are not always perfect in design. There are complaints from customers about the quality of painting of products purchased at fairly high prices.
Important! When purchasing a suede handbag, check whether it is stain-resistant. To do this, you need to take a clean handkerchief or napkin and rub it over several areas. Based on the footprints, draw a conclusion whether you need to purchase such a product or not.
Incomplete dissolution: what to do?
In rare cases, housewives may encounter a situation where the capsules have not completely dissolved.
The following circumstances may lead to this:
- Very little or, conversely, a lot of things were put into the drum.
- The washing temperature was set lower than what the manufacturer recommends.
The way out of the situation would be an additional rinse in the washing machine or rinsing things manually in a basin. If the result still leaves a stain on the clothing, it can be carefully treated with alcohol.
Apply alcohol to the stained area using a sponge and rinse with water after a quarter of an hour. If the treatment does not produce results the first time, it is repeated .
Following the recommendations of the laundry pad manufacturer will help prevent the capsules from not completely dissolving in the future.
Preventive measures
If your feet sweat a lot, you can purchase special medical products.
They can help get rid of excessive sweating, and the problem with skin coloring will also be solved. Try not to let your shoes get into water frequently, especially when you know that the product you purchased stains your feet; you should not wear these shoes in cloudy weather.
Compositions for processing leather products must be purchased only of high quality. There is no need to skimp so as not to regret it in the future.
Naturally, it is quite ugly and unpleasant if the shoes begin to stain the stockings. However, there is no need to worry about this. Any person can cope with this trifle. Choose only high-quality shoes that will certainly please your feet.
Recommendations
Using laundry capsules will be more successful if you follow these tips:
The pads should not be used to soak things - they are not intended for that.- If the items placed in the drum are heavily soiled, 2 capsules can be used at once. But in this case, it is advisable to set the “extra rinse” option.
- Capsules that are bright in color and have an original design should be kept away from children. An undeniable advantage of child-resistant packaging.
- The pads must not be opened - the shell must dissolve directly during the washing process.
- If you need to use 2 capsules at once, you should not use products from different manufacturers, as they have different compositions.
Washing pads have hermetically sealed packaging, which prevents substance particles from entering the respiratory tract when storing capsules and when preparing for washing.
You will find a lot of important and useful information about laundry capsules in this section.
Required tools and material
If you want to paint your bag and not ruin it, first of all, find a product intended for natural leather, and do not use anything (green paint, iodine, felt-tip pens, gel pens, paint dyes, watercolors, etc.). Leather dyes are made on a water or oil basis, they are equally good. If you decide to turn the bag into an original work of art, i.e. not just paint it one tone, but really paint it, then for the work you will need:
- the bag itself;
- tassels;
- stencils;
- paints;
- double sided tape;
- cotton pads;
- degreaser.
Please note: Decorative wall painting
Acrylic paints, which create an elastic film, are considered optimal for painting on leather. On smooth leather they lie smoothly, but on suede the result may be unexpected. It is better not to experiment with artificial leather; the paint on it is poorly absorbed, so drips and drops form where it is not needed. High-quality leather dyes are often sold in tubes; they are more effective than aerosol or packaged in bottles. You can use available natural dyes. Lemon juice works like a bleach on fair skin. A brown bag can be refreshed with strong tea or coffee infusion.
Brushes
Set of wooden stencils
Double sided tape
Cotton pads
Leather degreaser
Washing machine installation
Unpack the electrical device and unscrew the shipping bolts. Their location is at the rear of the machine. Plastic plugs must be inserted into the resulting holes.
Now you can install the machine on a hard surface (no need to put anything under the device). Next, you need to adjust the legs so that the machine stands stable; to do this, you need to unscrew them to fix the desired height.
